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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
This event is in the "Authors & Books" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
All Day 6/16 - 6/30
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Idea Box
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Authors & Books,
Equity & Anti-Racism
Event Details:
Happy Pride! View a special display honoring Pride month in the Idea Box. Checkout our flags and learn what each on means, we'll also have book recommendations that celebrate LGBTQ+ history.
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Branches:
Main Library,
Maze Branch Library,
Dole Branch Library,
Virtual,
Offsite
Description:
Scheduled library closing
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This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
All Day 7/5 - 7/6
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Program Type:
Friends Board
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This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
This event is in the "Friends Board" group.
Jun-Jul
2024
All Day 6/20 - 7/3
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Lobby Community Space
Program Type:
Friends Board
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9 am |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Conference Room
Meeting/Event Description
AWN monthly board meeting
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Jul
5
2024
Fri
9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
Event Details:
Stop into the library for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Maze Branch Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
1
2024
Mon
10:30am - 11:00am
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Event Details:
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
2
2024
Tue
10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
3
2024
Wed
10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Event Details:
We’re partnering with the Park District of Oak Park to bring the library to your neighborhood! Share books, songs, and play with fun storytimes in our parks. Best for families with kids 0-5. Weather permitting.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jul
5
2024
Fri
10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
All aboard! We supply the wooden tracks and train cars for your little ones to be railroad builders and engineers.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Dole Branch Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
5
2024
Fri
10:30am - 11:00am
Dole Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
An energetic program designed for children up to age 5, with caregivers. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
6
2024
Sat
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
This event is in the "Equity & Anti-Racism" group.
Jul
6
2024
Sat
10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
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Library Branch:
Virtual
Room:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Equity & Anti-Racism
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
English Language Conversation
Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation. Free and open to all English language learners.
Disclaimer(s)
Virtual Program
After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.
By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
2
2024
Tue
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Baby Lapsit
This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and babies who are not yet walking. Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with their favorite adults. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »
Event Details:
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Storytimes" group.
Jul
6
2024
Sat
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Kids & Families,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Young & Restless
Babies learn to associate books with fun and shared moments with favorite adults during this storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children birth to 24 months. One-year-olds love to wander and listen while they explore, and caregivers can help them participate while on the move. Short books are paired with songs and rhymes that are modeled to introduce pre-literacy skills. #babytoddler See all upcoming storytimes »
Event Details:
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.
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12 pm |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
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1 pm |
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Reservation
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Arts & Culture" group.
Jul
3
2024
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
150
Wednesday Movie Matinee
Join us each Wednesday for an afternoon film screening at the Main Library!
Event Details:
This week the documentary film Crip Camp: A groundbreaking summer camp for teens with disabilities proves so inspiring that a group of its alumni join the radical disability rights movement to advocate for historical legislation chan
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2 pm |
This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.
Jun
30
2024
Sun
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Scoville Room
Age Group:
High School,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Grief Journaling Workshop
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one (a partner, family member, mentor, friend, etc.)? Are you experiencing ambiguous loss or anticipatory grief? Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you are welcome to join us on this journey of journaling. Each session will begin with prompts and/or a guided meditation followed by time to journal. At the end of each session, we will set aside time to share, if you feel so moved. Feel free to come to any or all workshops.
Disclaimer(s)
Virtual & In-Person Program
After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.
Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.
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This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
Jul
3
2024
Wed
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Middle School Space
Age Group:
Middle School
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8
Event Details:
Students, come join us for some summertime fun and games! We'll be hosting some "old school" games like Tag, Simon says, Johnny Come Across, and much more! Let's make summer Wednesdays THE BEST DAY EVER!
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3 pm |
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Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Book Bike
The Book Bike brings the library to you and your neighbors by popping up throughout the village—April through October, weather permitting! Learn more about Oak Park’s Book Bike »
Event Details:
The Book Bike visits The Oaks for monthly pop-ups, weather permitting.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Jul
1
2024
Mon
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
High School Space
Age Group:
High School
Program Type:
Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:
A hands-on weekly program for high school students to conquer the latest social media trends while exploring various aspects of content creation.
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This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Careers & Businesses" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Jul
2
2024
Tue
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Veterans Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Careers & Businesses,
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining:
150
Event Details:
Parents and other adult family members of first generation college students are often unfamiliar with the college application and financial aid process that their students face.
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This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Maze Branch Library
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This event is in the "Students Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Students Grades 9-12" group.
Jul
3
2024
Wed
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maze Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Maze Branch Library
Room:
Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group:
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Students Grades 6-8,
Students Grades 9-12
Required
Seats Remaining:
65
Event Details:
Join us here at the Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library for a round of board games, video games and card games!
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Main Library
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This event is in the "Digital Learning" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
Jul
1
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Elementary School
Program Type:
Digital Learning,
Kids & Families
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Tablet Time
It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!
Event Details:
Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.
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5 pm |
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6 pm |
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Reservation
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Dole Branch Library
Room:
Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
This group is an empowering space for high school-aged girls* to find community, support, and healthy coping skills as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and/or heal from trauma.
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7 pm |
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This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description
Group for men to discuss issues in their lives
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